Michael Te Rakato Parekōwhai is a New Zealand sculptor, born in Porirua in 1968. He is of Ngāriki Rotoawe and Ngāti Whakarongo descent, and his mother is Pākehā. He is a professor at the University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts. In 2001 he was awarded an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award, and in 2011 he represented New Zealand at the Venice Biennale. His work was included in Rising Voices, the V&A’s exhibition of contemporary art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific.
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New Zealand sculptor; represented New Zealand at the 2011 Venice Biennale
- Born
- 1 January 1968, Porirua, New Zealand (58)
Where to see their work
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Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific, V&A South Kensington, London
Until 10 January 2027
Further reading: Wikipedia